AnimeJapan 2027 to be Held in Osaka: Business and Public Days Overlap for the First Time
AnimeJapan 2027, Japan's largest anime fair, is turning its route to Osaka this time. According to the official announcement, the event will be held at the Intex Osaka exhibition center between March 26 and 28, 2027. The most notable innovation is in the program structure: for the first time since 2018, a business day and a public day will overlap on the same calendar. This represents a significant change, especially for industry professionals and cosplay enthusiasts.
Previously always held at Tokyo Big Sight, AnimeJapan is moving to Osaka for the first time in 2027. Organizers state that this move aims to provide easier access for anime fans in the Kansai region and increase the event's national impact. Additionally, the hosting of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka has strengthened the city's logistics infrastructure, which may have facilitated the relocation of a major organization like AnimeJapan.
According to the program details, Friday, March 26, is planned entirely as a business day, while the weekend of March 27-28 will be open to the public. However, Saturday, March 27, will overlap as both a business and public day. This arrangement offers more flexible scheduling, especially for studios and publishers looking to promote their new projects. In recent years, business days at AnimeJapan were generally kept separate from public days; this format is being tried again for the first time since a similar application in 2018.
AnimeJapan is a massive fair that brings together hundreds of studios, publishing houses, and toy companies every year. Having hosted over 100,000 visitors in Tokyo in 2026, the event expects similar participation in Osaka in 2027. Major studios such as MAPPA, Toei Animation, and Kyoto Animation are expected to make their new season announcements at this fair. Additionally, cosplay competitions, special screenings, and autograph sessions are among the important parts of the program.
This change is remarkable in that it offers an alternative to the Tokyo-centric structure of the anime industry. Osaka's strong transportation network and lower costs may be attractive, especially for independent producers and small studios. More details regarding the participant list, ticket prices, and special guests will be announced in the coming months. AnimeJapan 2027 is a candidate to be an unmissable meeting point for both old and new fans.
